Prince Harry Pays Tribute to First Responders at Star-Studded Concert

proved that he is most definitely committed to his new community by attending the One805LIVE! Concert, which raises much-needed funding for the Santa Barbara County First Responders.

The Duke of Sussex took to the stage at the glitzy event in Carpinteria, California on Friday, September 20. Harry’s wife wasn’t in attendance, but the Prince seemed delighted to be taking part in the important benefit concert.

Prince Harry presented honoree , a Santa Barbara County air support pilot, with an award and paid tribute to his hard work.

“As you’ve probably heard already, 22 years [of] military service over 10,000 hours and rarely sees his family because he’s always here flying helicopters,” the Duke of Sussex said of Courtney, via People.

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Prince Harry asked the air support pilot why he continued to serve his community so passionately.

“I do this because I love doing it and I love doing it for the county of Santa Barbara,” Courtney explained.

He continued, “It’s a rewarding experience whenever we go out, either putting out fires or rescuing somebody in the back country or medical evacuations from vehicle accidents or doing the law patrol, keeping citizens safe.”

Prince Harry and Loren Courtney Scott Dudelson/Contributor/Getty Images

When asked by the Duke to recall an unforgettable moment from his career, Courtney reflected on a search and rescue effort he was involved with in Colorado.

In a terrifying turn of events, a group of skiers had fallen off of a 30-foot high embankment, with one of the individuals experiencing a head injury.

“I learned in the military, you never leave anybody behind,” Courtney told the Prince.

“We got him out,” he continued. “He spent almost a year in intensive care and then rehab, and now he’s walking, he got married.”

Prince Harry and Loren Courtney Scott Dudelson/Contributor/Getty Images

As well as honoring Courtney’s incredible work, Prince Harry paid tribute to all of the Santa Barbara County First Responders in the audience at One805LIVE! Concert.

“You are one of the many heroes here tonight,” Harry told Courtney.

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“There are people here tonight who are alive because of you and who are back to their families because of you,” Harry said. “From everybody here, thank you so much.”

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The event was hosted by Oscar winner on his own Californian estate, while special guests included and who reunited to perform as duo You and Me.

Musician also performed at the concert and was honored with the “Heart of the Community Award.”

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Prince Harry Pays Tribute to First Responders at Star-Studded Concert

Prince Harry Pays Tribute to First Responders at Star-Studded Concert

Prince Harry Pays Tribute to First Responders at Star-Studded Concert

Prince Harry Pays Tribute to First Responders at Star-Studded Concert

Prince Harry Pays Tribute to First Responders at Star-Studded Concert